Lux Domini
And they took their journey from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, in the edge of the wilderness.

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Interpretation

There were two ways from Egypt to Canaan. One was only a few days' journey; the other was much further about, through the wilderness, and that was the way in which God chose to lead his people Israel.

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This thought runs through Exodus 13:20-22.

Glossary

Etham Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell Abu Sefeh.
Succoth Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell el Maskhuta.